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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
A Strait Laced Tithing Man.

The story is now being told of con-
scientiOus tithing man in New England
town years ago. Gen. H., the big man
of the town, had q daughter who was
educated in Boston. Once she brought
home with her a lover, a Boston man,
now merchant of this city. He went
to church with her, sat in the same pew,
and when the first hymn was given out
found it and handed the hymn book to
her. She bowed, and took it. Second
hymn, the same. The old tithing man
looked and frowned, but did not quite
like to offend Gen. II. But he thought
1t over and over, and his conscience ac-
cused him of being ''respecter" of per-
sons. He took his seat in the afternoon
resolved to do his duty fearlessly. The
hymn was given out. The young man
found it, and handed the book to Miss
H.; she bowed, and took it. Rap, rap,
rap, went the old mans stick. Then
pointing to Gen. H. s pew, You, you
l mean Gen. H. S gal and her Boston
beau! None of your carvings on here,
| say. New York Sun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
killing the Bacili of Consumption.

The method (Bergeon s. has, up to the
present, been used upon about 100 cases
In this city without any untoward effects,
so far ss known, except in one or two in
stances, one of which was due to leaky
bag and another TO incorrect administra-
ton.
1t is, perhaps, too soon to decide posi-
lively on the therapeutic value of the new
method, but it seems, in the experience in
this CITY, to have the special quality of
diminishing night sweats and improving
the appetite.
In Bergeon's cases, the trifing expec-
torations of those apparently practically
cured continued to contain bacilli. This
fact may be taken both for an indication
that the immediate danger in phthisis is
less from the bacilli than from the septic
Smia which they set up and as an midi
cation that this protective treatment,
when successful, should not be discon-
tinued until the general healthiness of
the tissues is sufficiently restored to resist
the further development and sllstenance
Of the bacillus tuberculosis. PHILADELPHIA
Polyclinic
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
The Cooks of Eurone.

After complimenting one of the chefs
ON his Consummate skill in preparing a
whole turkey in such transparent jelly
that it seemed under glass case, 1 ven
tured to ask him how the cooks of other
countries compared with the French
With smile of indulgence, he replied
that French cook was at the head of
every foreign kitchen of distinction and
reminded me, beginning with the name
of the queen of England, that every
crowned head in Europe possessed one of
those artists However, . he added.
''in England one may have a roast well
turned by a native, in Germany potage
may be intrusted to a medium German
cook, and in Italy 1 will go so far as to
say it would be presumptuous to attempt
the preparation of pastes against an
Italian chef After that you can draw
the ladder. Whitehall Review.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
tn. pr...msn.. Artistic work.

You have often heard the expression
''artist's proof, in abiding TO pictures,
and there are many Curio collectors who
make a specially of them. When a re-
production is made either in TYPOGRAPHY,
photOgravure or steel engraving, the
stone or plate is mixed or COlOred and a
fine piece Of paper laid upon this. Then
the engraver rubs his hand or brush
carefully over every bit of surface until
ell the shadows and outlines are rubbed
in. It is run through a press slowly,
ard after being allowed to remain the
proof is carefully pulled off the plate
This is the artist S proof, and Is supposed
TO be perfect Other proofs taken after
that are not 50 carefully taken, and for
that reason the artist 5 proof IS considered
preferable.
The fine work on cuts that claim arts
tic merit is not known to the public gen
orally. An artist may draw beautifully
and the engraver do his work handsome
", but the foreman of the pressrOOm,
who does not appear IN the case, is the
one who must make or spoil the picture.
The time he spends in hunting for the
lights and shades, bringing up or lower
ing the impression before the plate goes
to press, is not recognized by those who
look at the picture when II goes forth III
its perfect condition. With a rough press
proof before him and the artist proof,
he cuts little strips out here and pastes
on little bits there that make the press
proof look like a section of crazy patch
work. His work is laboriOus and he has
to be careful man to realize the artist
idea.-GiObe-D Democrat.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
An Angry MONKEYS Fury.

A worthy ''mynheer, resident at the
Hague, had favorite monkey whom he
had taught to drink every day a small
glass of the national beverage-gin
Some time ago he decided that he would
get rid of his pet, and gave him to a
friend. But Jocko was not a willing
exile from his masters roof. Three
times he returned, as if to inform the lat
ter that he had not the slightest wish to
change owners.
The affair having become tiresone, the
bIIrgher determined to have recourse to
treachery to rid himself of his too faith
full friend. He accordingly, in preparing
the animals daily ration of gin, slipped
IN a stiff dose of powerful poison Not
counting on the delicacy of JOcko's pal
ate, he probably made the mixture need
lessly strong. AT any rate this singular
scene took place:
Before raising the liquid the monkey
smelt of it, and not being pleased with
the Odor threw the glass from him in
sudden fury. He then sprang at the
hand that had held the glass and bit it
until the blood came. The man had the
wound at once cauterized, but has since
died from its etfects.-New York Ora
Dhic
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
A COMPARISON.

when I say what think you art like, dear,
How how shall picture thy graces
When sing of the soul adore, dear,
And sing of thy beautiful face,
Shall say thou art like to a rose, dear?
All, no, for each rose has its thorn
Shall say thou art like to a star, dearl
The stars all fOrsake US at dawn
Shall gay thou art like to picture?
pictures too easily marredi
Shall say thou art like 20 a gem, dear?
All, no, for gem Is too hard
What dost think should say thou art like, dear2
The sunshinef The fair skies above7
No, there's only one thing Is thine equal,
One thing thou art ike-that is love-
M. H" in Frank Leslie's.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
Bees as Storm Warmers.

Herr Emmerig, of Laningen, in an
article in Die Natur on German bees as
warmers, advances the theory that.
Jon the approach of thunder storms, bees,
otherwise gentle and harmless. become
excited and exceedingly irritable, and
will at once attack any one, even their
usual attendant, approaching their hives.
A succession of instances are given in
which the barometer and hygrometer
foretold storm, the bees remaining
quiet, and no storm occurred; or the in
struments gave no intimation of a storm.
but the bees for hours before were If
ritable, and the storm came. Boston
Herald
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
DimcuIties of Science.

Even the most learned men, from the
humble one shirted savant to the great
scientists among the crowned heads and
cracked heads, have never been able to
tell what causes the wonderful northern
lights, yet to solve that great problem is
a mere bagatelle when compared to the
task of prescribing a formula that will
cause the mild rabbit of Kansas to eschew
the succulent bark of the young and
tender apple tree. st. Paul Herald.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
Flesh Eating Cnmns-

The ancient Roman coffin, according to
Phny, was generally of stone In some
cases it was of peculiar kind of stone
which was claimed to have the faculty of
destroying the entire body with the ex-
ception of the teeth, in forty days Hence
the name ''sarcophagus, - literally mean
ing flesh eater. The stone is now sup
posed to have been a species of limestone.
---Arkansaw Traveller.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
New Features Added.

The panorama of the battle of Atlanta
at a neighboring city was recently closed
and new features added 1t seems that
the artist had been reading the magazine
articles since he finished it and wanted to
paint in the picture Of two generals, each
sixteen feet high, slashing at each other
with broadswords rod long. That s his
idea of war nOw.-DakOta Bell.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-26
Antldote for SNAIL pi..

An a letter from German physician.
VINO Is resident of Brazil, it is stated
tliat pernanganate of potash is as in
IaniDle an antdote for snake bites in that
country country as IN India, and that every
A@Inler Keeps some of it in his dwelling.
Boston Budget.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05
.IErEERsoNrAN harp.

JEFFERsoNrAN harp. The one strong
point in THOMAS JEFFERsoN'S character
which Mr.. BLAINE brings out. and upon
which he loves to dwell is that the author
of the Declaration of Independence was in
favor of turning the opposition postmasters
out of Office. That is popular doctrine
down in Missouri and Arkansas, and Mr..
BLAINE knows it. 1t is just what Mr..
BLAINE intends to do himself if he ever gets
to be president. but he is not saying anything
about that now. His purpose in touching up
this peculiar tenet of the JEFFBRsONIAN
creed at this time Is to remind the hungry
ofliceseekers of the Southwest that GROVER
CLEVELAND hasn't been living up to the
JEFFERsoNIAN standard in this particular.
He wants to stir up feeling in the Dem
cratic camp. and hopes to accomplish it in
this way. He doubtless comes away under
the impression that he has succeeded. But
it only shows that, artful politician as he
is. Mr.. BLAINE really knows nothing OF
that class Of Democrats who get
their Democracy from away back. They
applaud BLAINE's sentiment, and throw
up their hats and shout themselves hOarse
over the SHINING that he gives any man
who doesn't follow closely in the footsteps
of JEFFERSON and JACKSON, but when it
comes to voting they vote the Democratic
ticket as it is, without regard to what it
ought to be. When the contest is again
narrowed down to BLAINE and CLEvE-
LAND, it will be the same old result.
BLAINE will get the hurrahs and CLEvE-
LAND will get the votes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05
A MISTAKEN ASSERTION.

Our generally bright but sometimes er-
ratio contemporary, the Chicago Tribune,
remarks sententiously that "St. Paul and
Minneapolis which have been working real
estate booms all the way from Duluth to
Sault Ste. Marie" are getting in bad way.
We beg to remark that our contemporary
has displayed ingenuity worthy of better
cause in crowding so much untruth i'll so
few lines 1t is true that almost every
town between the two points named is ell
joying boom, but when the speculative
froth blows off as it has in Duluth for instance
it will be found that the boom is not being
manipulated from either of the Twin Cities
but is the natural outgrowth of the belief
that every conservative and careful observer
can not help having in the great POSSIBLE
tiles of this string of towns to the North and
skirting the lake shore. They have every
thing to warrant the belief that this
steady and marked growth is an assured
fact and the natural outcome of
such condition of affairs is healthy and
| legitimate boom. st. Paul and Minneapolis
people are no further responsible except in
that many people in each city devining the
future that awaits these prosperous towns
have by their profitable investment added to
the general confidence. And so far from
being sin bad way" because OF the boom,
the reverse is exactly the case with the Twin
Cities. They are benefited by the rapid
growth of other cities and towns throughout
the Northwest, for all of them must look TO
these two cities as the base and depot of
supplies, while the growth OF st. Paul and
! Minneapolis is so imperatively necessary
with the increasing development of the
country that is so firmly established upon
substantial foundations, that even if it did
not aid, there could never be any possibility
of the so-called booms in other towns in
juring them. There is far greater need for
! Chicago to fear the loss of, her commercial
supremacy through the rivalry of the Twin
| Cities than there is for them to fear any
detriment from their prosperous and enter
prising neighbors.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05
smuggling Horses.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. April 4.-One of
the most gigantic and sensational smuggling
cases that ever occurred in Western Texas
Is being slowly developed. The federal
officials refuse to give information on the
ground that it would defeat the ends of
justice and put the guilty parties on guard.
smuggling has been going on for long
time, and the waters of the lower Rio
Grande have been disturbed by horses
crossing without the aid of a ferryboat
Several prominent stockmen we'll known
throughout the country are said to be i'm
pllcated. Fifteen hundred head of horses
were seized here last night in transit by
capt. Hudgens, inspector of customs at
Laredo, and Col. William Thompson. reve-
hue officer at Brownsville, as contraband
The whole affair will be developed and the
names OF those engaged made public in a
short while.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05
THEY DON'T LIKE 1T.
Drug gifts Get a Taste of Some of
the Crank Legislation.

The druggists are very much disturbed
over the mayors proclamation ordering ''all
stores. saloons, or barrooms where liquor is
sold,' to be closed to-day in accordance with
the provisions of sections 20 of the new cleo
ton law. Many of them called at police head
quarters and wanted to know if they really
would be required to close. They were shown
the law, which states that the mayor is liable
both. for failure to enforce it on his part, and
then asked if it could be inter-
peted in any other way than to
mean that they should close. All
agreed that the mayor was only doing his
duty, but some doubted if any one would be
prosecuted for violation, others thought the
law unconstitutional, and some made the in
genious plea that drug stores do not sell
liquor but simply dispense it. After damn
ing the recent legislature iu good. round
terms, they generally departed with the re-
mark at they meant TO keep open because
all the other druggists would do the same.
1t is likely that but few will close their DOORS
and some arrests to test the law can be looked
for to establish precedent for other cleo
tions.
AT a late hour last evening there was
small convention of druggists at one of the
stores, and the law was discussed and then
discussed with the dis dropped While
many claimed to think that Mayor Ames was
enforcing the letter, and not the spirit Of the
law, they generally acknowledged that they
would close, and by so doing avoid all risks
in the matter. Said one of the druggists: 81
do not think the law really means that the
drug stores are to be closed, but then it says
so. and for my part can see no other way
for us to do than to close, however displeas-
ing it may be for us to do so.'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05
THE SALTWATER BUDGET.

The city council meets tonight.
The polls will be open to-day from a. m.
to p. In.
Tho young people of the Presbyterian
church will meet this afternoon between
and O. clock at the church.
The ballors of those who voted last fall will
be accepted if presented to-day, their names
all having been transferred to the new list.
Late yesterday afternoon Leonard Clark,
late city treasurer, decided to enter the field
as an independent candidate for that Office.
MIR. Clark is a Republican.
The withdrawal of George NJ. Seymour, Re-
publican candidate for mayor, has been con-
tradicted. Mr.. Seymour will stay in the
field at the earnest solicitation of his friends,
having reconsidered the withdrawal he had
previously sent the papers,
The regular monthly meeting Of the prison
inspectors occurred yesterday and was at
tended by Inspectors Norrish ana Butts, the
successor to Judgy Hicks not having been APP
pointed. The monthly bills were examined
and audited and other routine business trans
acted.
Having been ignored by the managers of
the recent city convention, at the solicitation
of many friends, both Republican and Demo-
cratic have decided TO aanounce myself an
independent candidate to the office of city
treasurer and to ask the support Of the cleo
tors of this city at the polls to-day. Leonard
Clark.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05

NEW YORK. April 4.-The BROOKLYN
court of sessions to-day was the scene of
an exciting episode. The burglar, William
Henry. alias Cunningham. was brought up
Tor sentence for the crime upon which he
was convicted last week. of attempted burg
larry at private residence. Judge Moore
told the prisoner he was zone of the most
desperate thieves from the West" mo, |
am not, replied the prisoner, land it is an
outrage to put that OH me-" He handed up
a letter to prove that he was not the Gun
nlnglam from the West. The Judge de-
clined to accept the explanation, where
upon the man made an indecent remark.
Henry started up to attack the court. and
proceeded as far as the iron gate when
four court officers caught him. The prs-
oner made desperate resistance cursing
and swearing. The melee caused most OF
the jury to seize their hats and leave the
box. The prisoner threatened to get even
with the Judge and jury. Judge Moore
sentenced him to ten years in Sing Sing.
llVe years on the charge of burglary and
five for resisting arrest.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05
Place of Observation
slower. Higher.
THE CHICAGO ELECTION.

This will be great day in Chicago and
he country knows it. That is why every
body stands on tiptoe to-day to watch the
progress of the municipal battle in that
,itv and wait with breathless anxiety the
result of the fight. The result is going to
be bad enough in any event. The contest
is between the Republican and the Labor
candidate for mayor The Republican
candidate is the representative OF Doodle
ring and his election will bring the worst
element of his party into control OF the
city government. The Labor candidate is
an honest man who does not belong to any
of the cliques which are organized for the
purpose of public plumber. Under ordi-
nary circumstances NELSON, the Labor
candidate, would probably be elected by an
overwhelming vote. But the circumstances
attending his candidacy are not of an ordi-
nary character. He has been Endorsed by
the socialists and in consequence he is made
the representative of anarchism. His cleo
ton would mean an Endorsement of the Hay.
market riot and vindication of the con-
demned anarchists. 1t would mean more
than that. If NELSON is elected to-day
there will be no security for life or property
in Chicago during the next two years. If
he is elected, the only possible way to over
throw the socialistic regime which would
be established under his administration,
would be by violence and bloodshed. In
the light of all these facts, the people OF
Chicago will be compelled to vote fol
ROCHE. the Republican candidate as a
choice between evils. And yet it is des-
perate alternative to be driven to.
But, beyond the local issues involved in
to-day's municipal election in Chicago. rises
one of still greater importance to the coun-
try at large. At this distance from the
scene of the conflict we do not realize the
gravity of the local questions which are to
be settled. The only thing that meets oul
sight is the red flag of anarchism, which
floats above the ranks of one of the oppos
ing forces. We know that if victory
perches on that standard, the sun, as il
sinks in the west tonight, will go down be-
hind blood-tinted cloud. The triumph OF
socialism in Chicago to-day, means trouble
for the whole country. 1t must not be. /
cannot be possible that the people of Chi
cago are so stricken with judicial bIindnes.
as to permit it. 1t is a bitter pill for homes
voters to swallow ROCHE, but there il
nothing else for them to do if they wish Il
save the city of Chicago from the horrors
of anarchsm. and to relieve the entir,
country from the damage which the ret
Tag threatens.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05

On this question all the commissioners voted
aye, On motion of Commissioner Lennon
the question OF raising the salaries or the
court mouse came up, and was discussed.
1t was finally decided to hereafter pay the
head janitor $50 per month and the two as
sistant janitors $50 per month each.
III view of the fact that inside of week the
ONCE or the superintendent of schools at the
court house would he merged into the sherir S
Office, Supt. Warren was authorized to pro-
cure Office room somewhere else, the rent not
to exceed $25 per month. A communication
from the town clerk Of Excelsior stating that
that town had voted against the granting OF
liquor licenses was placed on file. The sub
Ject OF paying the gas bills of Sheriff Swenson
was discussed. and on motion OF Commits
sioner Erickson the action of the board, al
lowing the gas bills for the sheritfs residence
for January and February was rescinded. A
resolution by Commissioner Barlow TO the
effect that the committee on public GROUNDS
and buildings be instructed to procure site
and take the necessary steps toward building
jail for women detached from the present
Jail, was laid on the table on motion of Com
missioner Erickson. On motion Of Commits
sioner Smith the county surveyor was au-
thorized 10 make two copies of the original
county road plats and hang one in the sur
veyor's and the other in the auditors Office.
The board then adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-05
BLAINE IN THE SOUTHWEST.

Oh. but what sly old fox JIM BLAINE
is. He can waltz all around JOHN SHEER
NAN and not exert himself either. SHER-
MAN went down into Georgia and Tennes-
see and apoligiZed for being Republican
for the purpose of making himself solid
with the old time Democrats of that sec
ton. He even went so far as to make a
pilgrimage to the Hermitage and drop q
tear on the grave of ANDREW JACKSON.
1t was very nice political dodge on the
part of Mr.. SHERMAN and nobody was
quicker to detect it than his friend Mr..
BLAINE, of Maine. Mr.. BLAINE is not a
man to discard good point simply because
some one else has played the same card.
He usually prefers to 20 one better and that
is his method in the present instance. lie
has been down in Missouri and Arkansas de-
liyering eulogies OH THOMAS JEFFERSON.
He has bunch Of holly leaves, plucked
from the grave of the sage of Monticello,
pinned to the lapel of his coat.
And when Mr.. BLAINE steps out
before a Missouri or Arkansas audi.
ence wearing these symbols of ancient
Democracy there is an Grafton that would
have done honor to Tom BENTON in his
palmest days. Hats go flying into the air,
the hills and the valleys reverberate with
the echoes of the believing multitudes, and
the watch fires burn with an intensity that
hasn't been known in the lowlands of De.
mocracy for many long year. Flashily
dressed women form in cavalcades to escort
the Plumed Knight through the streets OF
the towns and villages. and taking it alto.
gether there hasn't beer such an uproarous
time in that section since JEFF DAVIS Wis
tied Little Rock in 1851. And 1t all comes
Of Mr. BLAINE's skill in playing OIL the